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“It's not who you are, who you are friends, and how popular they are, it's just about how much you get out of each friendship and how much you learn from each one that really counts.”

Quote by Emily Blackwell

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Emily Blackwell
Emily Blackwell

Emily Blackwell, an American medical doctor, was born on October 8, 1826, and died on September 7, 1910. She was the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree and made significant contributions to women's medical education and gender equality. more

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